"…[F]our tyrannies characterize the old "aeon" (age) that was inaugurated by Adam. In it the law enslaves, the flesh dominates, the world beguiles and death reigns. The new "aeon," however, which was inaugurated by Christ, is characterized by grace not law, the Spirit not the flesh, the will of God not the fashions of the world, and abundant life not death. This is the victory of Christ into which he allows us to enter. … [Read more...] about John Stott on the Victories of Christ
Archives for February 2013
Remembering Grace
I remember my freshmen year of college vividly. The walk from my car to my dorm in the presidential courtyard. Little restaurants. Friendships. Classes and class locations. New found freedom. And a growing, exhausting tension. When I was a freshman, I experienced two polar opposites that nearly tore me apart. On one side, my heart for God was growing. My spiritual longings were deepening, my zeal more alive than ever. But on the other side, simultaneously, my hidden and habitual sins were … [Read more...] about Remembering Grace
Voiceless
I lost my voice this week. It seems about once a year I do. Every time I lose my voice, I am reminded of how powerful speech is and how feeble I am. Powerful Speech With my voice I convince, empathize, urge, console, explain, defend, relate, connect, and so much more. Writing approaches these things. Writing allows for precision of words, but speaking does something writing never can. Speaking brings unwritable nuance. Tone, speed, volume, pause, pitch...these all happen at once when … [Read more...] about Voiceless
Done
I often think of work on a scale, with lazy on one end and diligent on the other. I like this perspective because I don't need to hit a certain spot. I just need to head a certain direction. It's like a high jump competition: High is good, but higher is better. It's not rocket science. It's just grunt work. Unfortunately for me, most work doesn't actually work this way, and this realization is very important. The truth is good work looks more like a sweet spot, sitting comfortably … [Read more...] about Done